Name: Oddero Barolo Rocche di Castiglione 2017 750ml
Brand: Oddero
SKU: 877409
Price: 117.58 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 94.8 (6 reviews)

Winery

Oddero

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Varietal

Nebbiolo

The Nebbiolo grape varietal is widely understood to be the fruit responsible for Italy's finest aged wines. However, its popularity and reliability as a grape which gives out outstanding flavors and aromas has led it to be planted in many countries around the world, with much success. These purple grapes are distinguishable by the fact that they take on a milky dust as they begin to reach maturity, leading many to claim that this is the reason for their unusual name, which means 'fog' in Italian. Nebbiolo grapes produce wines which have a wide range of beautiful and fascinating flavors, the most common of which are rich, dark and complex, such as violet, truffle, tobacco and prunes. They are generally aged for many years to balance out their characteristics, as their natural tannin levels tend to be very high.

Country

Italy

There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.

Region

Piedmont

Situated in the north-western part of Italy, the region of Piedmont is known worldwide and is highly respected for the quality of the wines produced there. Many of the most successful sub-regions in Piedmont produce many of the world's finest red wines, such as those made from the excellent Nebbiolo grape varietal in areas such as Barolo and Barbaresco. However, the historic wineries which typify this region use a relatively wide variety of grapes, including Dolcetto and Barbera for their red wines, which are typically aged and have a delightful velvety character. Piedmont isn't all about beautifully complex red wines, though, as it is also famed for high quality, elegant sparkling wines, notably the Asti wines made with the white Moscato grape. The region benefits from a range of terroirs which are often well expressed in the sparkling wines, and a wonderfully consistent climate ideal for vineyard cultivation.

Appellation

Barolo

Barolo’s star grape is Nebbiolo, a finicky yet expressive variety that reaches its zenith this unique terroir. The region’s distinct microclimates and soils contribute to Nebbiolo’s complexity, resulting in wines with robust tannins, high acidity, and exceptional aging potential. Barolo wines, often referred to as “the king of wines,” are characterized by their deep garnet hue and complex bouquet, offering aromas of roses, tar, truffles, and red fruit. The aging process is significant, requiring at least 38 months, with a minimum of 18 months spent in wooden casks. This meticulous craftsmanship results in wines that evolve beautifully over time, displaying a harmonious balance of power and finesse. For wine enthusiasts, exploring Barolo provides a captivating journey into the rich tapestry of Italian winemaking, showcasing the profound marriage of tradition, terroir, and Nebbiolo’s distinctive expression.

WA 96pts

Wine Advocate

This is an unexpected knockout from the underdog 2017 vintage. Drawing its fruit from old vines in the magnificent village of Castiglione Falletto, the Oddero 2017 Barolo Rocche di Castiglione is perfumed and delicate in a manner that is quite unusual for this challenging and hot vintage. The bouquet is gracefully shaped by delicate aromas of blue flower and dried lilac, and you are presented with limestone or mineral aromas as well. This is one of those wines that demonstrates its complexity with a busy embroidery or interwoven assemble of little aromatic details and embellishments. I just love the way this wine interprets this vintage with those super long-lasting, almost salty notes on the close.

JS 96pts

James Suckling

This is a tannic and very muscular young Barolo, yet the tannins are fine and focused. It’s rather traditional in nature. Medium-to full-bodied with firm, linear tannins. Very long and persistent. Drink after 2025.

DC 95pts

Decanter

This flirts shyly at coffee, forest floor and tea on a background of strawberry and pressed florals. Linear and still rather austere, it will need a couple of years to reveal its full spectrum of charms. Tingly acidity gives a mouthwatering sensation and refined chalky tannins frame the whole. Lingers with liquorice and hints of tar. At the southern extreme of Rocche di Castiglione, Oddero’s vineyards spill into the commune of Monforte d’Alba in a particularly sandy spot of this MGA. The steep, southeast facing slope sits at the edge of a cliff directly above native woodland.

TWI 95pts

The Wine Independent

The 2017 Oddero Barolo Rocche di Castiglione is a vineyard with a south-eastern exposure facing Serralunga at 300 metres above sea level. It is a very steep vineyard with a hard, rocky soil and 60-70-year-old vines. The wine starts off with delicate wild flower and faded flower notes but today it is more flinty and minerally than fruity - a little "sotto voce" perhaps. On the palate this is an impressive wine, it is a less round and more vertical wine with a medium-full body and lots of fine, dry chalky-textured tannins. It is a very firm, more upright and angular wine but the tannins are refined, and it has a lovely, bright, juicy, savory finish. The famous Italian wine critic Veronelli was the first to suggest to the family that they made a single cru here as he saw great potential.

WS 94pts

Wine Spectator

This red is vibrant, aromatic and expressive, exuding rose, strawberry, cherry, licorice, tobacco and tar flavors. Firm and balanced, with refined tannins and a racy finish. Best from 2025 through 2042. 223 cases made.

VM 93pts

Vinous Media

The 2017 Barolo Roche di Castiglione is a beautiful wine that captures the natural intensity of the year while maintaining the style of the site. Silky aromatic and wonderfully nuanced the 2017 Roche di Castiglione has so much to offer. Lavender, rose petal, spice and kirsch are some of the notes that meld together in this open-knit, inviting Barolo from Oddero.